Real Madrid, Morita and injury; Hjulmand before Sporting-Torreense | OneFootball

Morten Hjulmand, Sporting's captain, previewed the Portuguese Cup final against Torreense. The Danish midfielder addressed several topics, including the rumors of a possible move to Real Madrid, the departures of Hidemasa Morita and Geovany Quenda, as well as the difficulties he expects to face at Jamor.

"Of course, to win another trophy for Sporting and end the season well."

Last game for Sporting?

"I don't think this is the right time to talk about my future. The focus has to be on Sporting and tomorrow's game, especially since we still haven't won any trophies this season and that's the most important thing. I'll talk about my future after the last game of the season."

Being left out due to injury

"It was very difficult not being able to help the team. I was working on my recovery. They weren't our team's best games, so it wasn't easy at all to watch from the sidelines, very difficult to be honest, especially against Tondela and AVS SAD. But then we were better against Vitória de Guimarães."

Rumors about Real Madrid

"It's a great honor for me to see my name linked with a club like Real Madrid, but I'm at Sporting and I have a lot of love for this club. So my focus is on being here and on tomorrow's game. I'll talk about my future after tomorrow's game, that's for sure. As for whether I'll start, I've trained well, but that depends on the coach."

Can you guarantee that you won't cry at the end of tomorrow's game?

"Jamor is a special place for me, even though I'm not Portuguese. The tradition is very special, seeing people going there in the morning, with a few beers and grilling meat. Unfortunately, I didn't win in my first year at Sporting. I managed to in the second, and now the goal is to do it again in this third year."

Sporting as favorites?

"When we talk about finals, I think it's always difficult to name a favorite and talk about favoritism. I have great respect for the excellent season Torreense have had. I believe it will be a complicated match, even if the team on the other side is from the second division."

Do the transfer market stories affect the dressing room?

"It's part of being a professional football player. It's normal. I don't think it will affect tomorrow's game in any way. As for my future, I'll talk about it at the end of tomorrow's game. Quenda and Morita's departures are already confirmed, and I'm sure tomorrow they'll want to finish in the best possible way."

Morita's departure

"I really enjoyed every minute and every match I played with Morita. The way the fans said goodbye to him at Alvalade was very special and he was very emotional. He's been here for five years and his children were born here. He's been part of my life for the last three years. The only time I don't see him is during my holidays, so I'll definitely miss him a lot."

"We've already had some difficulties in the Portuguese Cup this season. Torreense have very quick players up front and we've been warned about the dangers they pose. It will be a difficult game."

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